Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wachapreague, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wachapreague, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 37m at 4:44 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:19 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631044
Common Questions About Tides

Wachapreague, VA Tides - Feb 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:374.410:554.14:10-0.74:37-0.47:065:26Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:194.011:424.15:00-0.45:21-0.37:055:27Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:023.75:53-0.16:07-0.17:045:28Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:294.012:453.46:480.26:540.17:035:29First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:173.81:303.17:420.47:410.37:025:30First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:083.72:192.98:350.68:310.47:025:31First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:063.63:162.89:300.79:230.57:015:32First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:093.64:172.810:260.710:190.47:005:33Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:073.75:133.011:200.711:140.36:595:34Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:573.86:033.112:090.66:575:36Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:443.96:503.312:050.212:560.46:565:37Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:294.07:373.412:540.11:390.36:555:38Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:124.08:223.61:39-0.12:180.26:545:39Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:524.09:053.72:22-0.12:550.16:535:40Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:294.09:453.83:03-0.23:280.16:525:41Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:043.910:223.93:43-0.14:010.06:515:42Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:383.711:003.94:240.04:350.06:505:43Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:143.511:434.05:100.15:120.16:485:44Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:553.46:030.35:590.26:475:45Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:324.012:443.27:040.46:570.26:465:46Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:313.91:443.18:060.58:010.26:455:47Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:423.92:553.09:110.59:090.26:435:48Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:004.04:133.110:160.410:180.06:425:49Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:104.35:203.411:190.311:24-0.26:415:50Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:094.56:193.712:160.16:395:51Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:034.67:144.012:24-0.41:09-0.26:385:52New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:544.78:074.21:21-0.61:58-0.36:375:53New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:424.68:584.42:15-0.72:43-0.46:355:54New Moon28Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8631044)

Common Questions About Wachapreague, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wachapreague, VA today?

Slack tide in Wachapreague, VA is approximately 8:01 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wachapreague, VA?

Wachapreague, VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Wachapreague, VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Wachapreague, VA?

Tide predictions for Wachapreague, VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Wachapreague, VA?

Tide data for Wachapreague, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8631044. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8631044.

What is the moon phase in Wachapreague, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wachapreague, VA is Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Wachapreague, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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